| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| deposition |
a sworn statement, usually in writing, for use as testimony by an absent witness in a court of law. |
| despoil |
to forcefully take belongings or goods from; plunder. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| incursion |
a raid or sudden invasion. |
| inveigle |
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery. |
| kismet |
destiny, fortune, or fate. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| pronate |
to turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm of the hand faces down or backwards. |
| pungency |
sharpness or bite in taste or smell. |
| repose2 |
to put or place (confidence, hope, or the like) in someone or something. |
| stately |
dignified. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |